U.N. Sustainable Development Goals

The U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals were developed as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015. The Goals are a call to action and recognize that poverty eradication, clean water, education, and environmental sustainability go hand in hand with each other. You can learn more here.

Gaudy and Bertha delivering sacks of corn to Tindegani

COVID-19 Emergency Food Relief

This program works to alleviate hunger and end food insecurity for the Tindegani village of 600 people. Click on the link below to learn more.

SDG 2: “End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture”

Girls Scholarship Program

This program supports U.N. SDG Goals 1, 4, 5, 8, 10 and 16 as Lalafofofo-Amka Sasa works to ensure girls empowerment, access to education and work to end child marriage for our 12 girls and girls around the world. Lalafofofo believe that access to education can provide pathways for girls around the world to rise out of poverty. Click on each SDG link below to learn more.

SDG 1: “End poverty in all its forms everywhere”
SDG 4: “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all”
SDG 5: “Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls”
SDG 8: “Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all”
SDG 10: “Reduce inequality within and among countries”
SDG 16: “Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels”

Leah (one of our GSP girls) at her primary school graduation.

Women in our Craft Cycle beading together.

Women’s Craft Cycle

Our Women’s Craft Cycle employs 20 Maasai women. This program is supported by several U.N. SDGs, including: 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 11 and 16. Click on each SDG link below to learn more.

SDG 1: “End poverty in all its forms everywhere”
SDG 3: “Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages”
SDG 5: “Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls”
SDG 8: “Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all”
SDG 10: “Reduce inequality within and among countries”
SDG 11: “Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable”
SDG 16: “Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels”

Free School Meals Program

This program works to alleviate hunger and end food insecurity for three Maasai villages: Mlima Shabaha, Sanya Station and Tindegani. Click on the link below to learn more.

SDG 2: “End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture”

Ugali, a maize flour porridge and Tanzanian food staple.

Solar Technology Program

This program supports U.N. SDG Goals 1, 4, 5, 7, 9 and 10 as Lalafofofo-Amka Sasa works to install 133 solar home systems and employ 5 local Tanzanians. Click on each SDG link below to learn more.

SDG 1: “End poverty in all its forms everywhere”
SDG 4: “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all”
SDG 5: “Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls”
SDG 7: “Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
SDG 9: “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”
SDG 10: “Reduce inequality within and among countries”

U.S.-Tanzania Youth Volunteer Program

This program is supported by U.N. SDG Goals 8, 16 and 17 as Lalafofofo-Amka Sasa continues to build bridges between Tanzanian and American students through community volunteer projects.

SDG 8: “Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all”
SDG 16: “Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels”
SDG 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development